With the advent of spring just two weeks away, it's time to start thinking about spending time outdoors! Thankfully HOM, makers of stylish and modern prefab homes, furniture, accessories, and lighti...
We know it's not summer yet, but we're getting anxious! Now, outdoor showers aren't necessarily green by default, but it could be argued that it keeps the mess outside (reducing cleaning) and that a...
Sometimes (we hate to admit it) furniture made from salvaged wood can be a little on the boring side. Sometimes the "organic" style dominates and the fun is a little lost. Not so with the furniture co...
Just because you live in an apartment and don't have a garden doesn't mean you have to shun the birds. This birdhouse designed by Emilie Cazin clamps on to a balcony or window, juts out into the sk...
The 100% Design London showcase, the UK's leading architecture and design event, has just concluded and sustainable designs were as pervasive as ever. Some of the finds from this year's event inclu...
Every day we pass a local hardware store on our bike ride home, and in the corner of their parking lot, next to the street, sits a pile of shipping pallets. The pile slowly dwindles throughout the w...
Here at Re-Nest, we're big fans of the eco-friendly high design from Viva Terra. Today we happened upon the fall furniture sale that's ushering in the season. The sale prices offer a pretty good savin...
Maybe it's the fact that we've been pining for cooler weather and a chance to enjoy evenings on the back porch, but more likely it's the fact that this ultra-modern swing made from reclaimed teak is...
We’d like to imagine that once we actually have a yard, these beautiful vintage garden tools would be hanging in our tool shed – or maybe the living room?...
Call us old-fashioned, but there is a soft spot in our hearts and home for rustic charm (read: what's old is new again), probably thanks to growing up on a farm. So imagine our delight when happening ...
We’ve been spending a lot of time at Grand Street Gardens recently for our deck renovation, to spruce up our building’s planter boxes, and just to explore. And at this year-round organic garden ...
Name: Amanda V Location: Alexandria, Virginia Type of space: Patio & Garden Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My garden is my favorite spot to do everything: read, eat, sleep,...
We really love vertical gardens – they’re great for small spaces and make beautiful works of art, privacy walls or even a vegetable garden. If you’re feeling a little intimidated about how to ...
Looking for an eclectic, fiery addition to your backyard? Take a gander at these incredible fire pits made from recycled steel. John T. Unger works with recycled steel to create these absolutely uniqu...
click thumbnails for larger pics Still looking for a little inspiration for your garden? Get a jump-start with these upcycled, recycled and repurposed items from Etsy…...
Name: RachelW Location: Chicago Type of space: Wooden Alley-Side Deck Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Nine months of the year Chicago weather is cold and harsh, so once the ...
The gentle, curving lines of the Leaf Lounge by German manufacturer Dedon is designed around a leaf's natural shape. (Obviously.) Kind of Thumbelina-ish, but we like it. The Lounge also comes with ...
We confess, Austin normally has gorgeous weather — the kind of weather perfect for relaxing on porches and decks. We found ourselves on a friend's beautiful screened-in porch this weekend, on...
Inspired by his mother’s production of rattan furniture, Kenneth Cobonpue has created amazingly beautiful, innovative modern furniture using natural fibers and materials. Integrating organic mater...
Summer is approaching quickly, and that means long nights on the back porch, armed with cool drinks and good books. What better way to soak it all in than low-slung in a hammock? And what could mak...
Yesterday we were browsing the Apartment Therapy Flickr pool looking for a little design inspiration for our deck, and what did we come across? Long time readers Art & Chel’s beautiful deck. Ther...
Marlton Dining Collection, $116.99- $323.99 We’ve been on the hunt for some outdoor furniture for our deck, and this weekend made a stop at Target to do some research. We were so excited when we fo...
We love Room & Board's stylish and modern furniture, and we love them even more now that we've found their Monterey collection. This set of furniture is crafted from 100% post-industrial and post-co...
What kind of birds do you have? If you have rustic, shabby-chic loving birds, then your standard wooden bird house will do. But if your birds are the cutting-edge, futuristic type, then they might...
Stephanie's blogged before about the 100% green furniture from Loll but they keep coming out with new products! From a lovely Alfresco dining collection to a swing, some great stacking chairs, and eve...
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